Image-based listing using image of multiple items

Abstract

Example embodiments of a system and method for image-based listing of an item, using an image of multiple items, are generally described herein. In some example embodiments, an image-based listing system includes an identifying module to identify a portion of an image of multiple items, the portion of the image depicting the item; a tagging module to associate tag information with the portion of the image, the tag information being associated with the item; and a listing module to list the item, the listing of the item comprising displaying at least some tag information.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
 receiving an image including representations of a plurality of items; 
 processing the image to automatically identify and automatically mark a plurality of portions of the image, wherein each portion corresponds to a single item of the plurality of items; 
 receiving a first tag comprising price information for a first item of the plurality of items; 
 associating the first tag with the first item of the plurality of items; and 
 generating a first listing for the first item of the plurality of items, wherein the first listing includes the first tag associated with the first item of the plurality of items and a first portion of the plurality of portions of the image corresponding to the first item of the plurality of items. 
 
     
     
       2. The computer-implemented method of  claim 1 , wherein processing the image to automatically mark the plurality of portions of the image further comprises:
 displaying one or more graphical elements that partition the first item of the plurality of items from a second item of the plurality of items. 
 
     
     
       3. The computer-implemented method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 transmitting a request to present one or more listings; 
 responsive to the request, presenting the image including the representations of the plurality of items; 
 receiving input to the first portion of the plurality of portions of the image corresponding to the first item of the plurality of items; and 
 responsive to the input, presenting the first tag associated with the first item. 
 
     
     
       4. The computer-implemented method of  claim 3 , wherein receiving the input includes detecting a pointer overlying the first portion. 
     
     
       5. The computer-implemented method of  claim 3 , further comprising:
 receiving a selection of the first portion; and 
 responsive to the selection, presenting the first listing corresponding to the first item, wherein the first listing is one of the one or more listings. 
 
     
     
       6. The computer-implemented method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 transmitting a request to present one or more listings; 
 responsive to the request, presenting a plurality of thumbnails representing the plurality of items, wherein each thumbnail corresponds to one portion of the plurality of portions of the image; 
 receiving input to a first thumbnail of the plurality of thumbnails corresponding to the first item of the plurality of items; and 
 responsive to the input, presenting the first tag associated with the first item. 
 
     
     
       7. The computer-implemented method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 transmitting a request to present one or more listings; 
 responsive to the request, presenting two or more listings corresponding to two or more items of the plurality of items; 
 receiving input to the first listing, wherein the first listing is one of the two or more listings; and 
 responsive to the input, presenting the first tag associated with the first item corresponding to the first listing. 
 
     
     
       8. The computer-implemented method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 generating, automatically based on prior listing information, one or more suggested tags for at least one of a plurality of tags; and 
 receiving a selection of a first suggested tag of the one or more suggested tags to associate with the first item of the plurality of items. 
 
     
     
       9. The computer-implemented method of  claim 8 , wherein generating the one or more suggested tags includes:
 receiving item information of a second item that is related to the first item; and 
 extracting the one or more suggested tags from the item information. 
 
     
     
       10. The computer-implemented method of  claim 8 , wherein generating the one or more suggested tags includes:
 receiving item information of each of a second plurality of items that are related to the first item; and 
 determining at least one suggested tag by aggregating the item information of each of the second plurality of items. 
 
     
     
       11. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
 receiving an image including representations of a plurality of items; 
 processing, by one or more processors, the image to automatically identify and automatically mark a plurality of portions of the image, wherein each portion corresponds to one item of the plurality of items; 
 receiving a plurality of tags, wherein each tag comprises price information for a corresponding item of the plurality of items; 
 associating each tag with the corresponding item of the plurality of items; and 
 generating at least a first listing of a plurality of listings, wherein the first listing includes a first tag of the plurality of tags and a first portion of the plurality of portions of the image corresponding to a first item of the plurality of items. 
 
     
     
       12. The computer-implemented method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 receiving a request to present the plurality of listings; and 
 responsive to the request, presenting the image including representations of the plurality of items. 
 
     
     
       13. The computer-implemented method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 receiving a request to present the plurality of listings; and 
 responsive to the request, presenting a plurality of thumbnails representing the plurality of items, wherein each thumbnail corresponds to one of the plurality of items. 
 
     
     
       14. The computer-implemented method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 generating, automatically based on prior listing information, one or more suggested tags for at least one of the plurality of tags; and 
 presenting the one or more suggested tags. 
 
     
     
       15. A computing system, comprising:
 one or more processors; and 
 memory including instructions that, upon execution by the one or more processors, cause the computing system to perform operations comprising:
 receiving an image including representations of a plurality of items; 
 processing the image to automatically identify and automatically mark a plurality of portions of the image, wherein each portion corresponds to a single item of the plurality of items; 
 receiving a first tag comprising price information for a first item of the plurality of items; 
 associating the first tag with the first item of the plurality of items; and 
 generating a first listing for the first item of the plurality of items, wherein the first listing includes the first tag associated with the first item of the plurality of items and a first portion of the plurality of portions of the image corresponding to the first item of the plurality of items. 
 
 
     
     
       16. The computing system of  claim 15 , wherein processing the image to automatically mark the plurality of portions of the image further comprises:
 displaying one or more graphical elements that partition the first item of the plurality of items from a second item of the plurality of items. 
 
     
     
       17. The computing system of  claim 15 , wherein the instructions, upon execution by the one or more processors, cause the computing system to perform further operations comprising:
 transmitting a request to present one or more listings; 
 responsive to the request, presenting the image including representations of the plurality of items; 
 receiving input to the first portion of the plurality of portions of the image corresponding to the first item of the plurality of items; and 
 responsive to the input, presenting the first tag associated with the first item. 
 
     
     
       18. The computing system of  claim 17 , wherein receiving the input includes detecting a pointer overlying the first portion. 
     
     
       19. The computing system of  claim 17 , wherein the instructions, upon execution by the one or more processors, cause the computing system to perform further operations comprising:
 receiving a selection of the first portion; and 
 responsive to the selection, presenting the first listing of the one or more listings corresponding to the first item. 
 
     
     
       20. The computing system of  claim 15 , wherein the instructions, upon execution by the one or more processors, cause the computing system to perform further operations comprising:
 transmitting a request to present one or more listings; 
 responsive to the request, presenting a plurality of thumbnails representing the plurality of items, wherein each thumbnail corresponds to one portion of the plurality of portions of the image; 
 receiving input to a first thumbnail of the plurality of thumbnails corresponding to the first item of the plurality of items; and 
 responsive to the input, presenting the first tag associated with the first item.